Brachypelma albiceps
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Common Name: Mexican Golden Red Rump Tarantula, Mula Red Rump Tarantula,
Native Locale: Mexico, scrublands & savanna
Category: Terrestrial, New World
Adult Size (DLS): 5 - 6.5 inches
Lifespan: Females=20 years Males=1 year after maturity
Growth Rate: Medium
Temperament: Docile, aggressive feeder
Difficulty: A suitable species for beginning collectors.Greek "brachys" = "short," and Greek "pelma"= "sole" or "foot"
A stocky, hardy T identifiable by a black body and legs with bright red setae on the abdomen and a light gold carapace,
Opportunistic burrower. Requires substrate sufficient for deep burrowing.
Defends itself via urticating hairs and biting. Venom is not considered medically significant.
The pictures are for reference only and may not reflect the actual specimen you'll receive.


